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From left to right : Michael P . Quinn Jr ., Mark B . Decof and Jeffrey A . Mega .
Decof , Mega & Quinn , P . C .
TRIAL SPECIALISTS COMPLEX LITIGATION PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
401-272-1110 decof . com One Smith Hill • Providence , RI 02903
Decof , Mega & Quinn trial lawyers
Since its inception fifty years ago , Decof , Mega & Quinn , P . C ., has been recognized as a preeminent law firm in Rhode Island devoted to representing individuals and families for complex , high-value personal injury and wrongful death claims .
The firm was founded in 1975 by Rhode Island ’ s legendary trial lawyer Leonard Decof . In 1980 his son Mark B . Decof joined him and together they grew the firm to become Rhode Island ’ s most successful and respected plaintiffs ’ personal injury law firm . Devoted exclusively to representing clients who have been seriously injured or killed due to medical malpractice , defective products , motor vehicle and construction accidents and professional and corporate negligence , the firm has recovered for their clients more than $ 1 billion in settlements and jury verdicts . The law firm ’ s advocacy on behalf of its clients has resulted in many of Rhode Island ’ s most recognizable cases . For the state of Rhode Island , the firm recovered $ 180 million from those responsible for the infamous credit union collapse in 1990 . Following a three-week trial , senior partner Mark B . Decof settled a medical malpractice wrongful death claim on behalf of actor James Woods and his family for the death of Woods ’ brother Michael in the emergency room at Kent Hospital . Although the monetary amount was confidential , the terms of the settlement required the establishment of a foundation in the name of Michael Woods for the improvement of health care at at Kent Hospital .
With an exceptional group of lawyers , paralegals and support staff , partners Mark B . Decof , Jeffrey A . Mega and Michael P . Quinn have taken complex , serious cases against the most formidable opponents and obtained many of the largest jury verdicts and settlements in Rhode Island history , including record-breaking trial verdicts of $ 62 million , $ 46 million , $ 28 million and $ 18 million . The firm ’ s most recent successes include the two largest jury verdicts and judgments of 2021 and 2023 for victims of medical malpractice , and the recovery of nearly $ 100 million for the firm ’ s clients in 2022 and 2023 .
In addition to life-changing financial recoveries for its clients , Decof , Mega & Quinn ., P . C ., recognizes and values the importance of the real-world impact of its work in improving the quality of health care , product safety , and governmental and corporate behavior .
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